Juries
Across
- 3. The register used to randomly select potential jurors.
- 4. The constitutional role of the jury to protect against oppressive state prosecution.
- 5. The minimum age required to qualify for criminal jury service.
- 9. The chosen juror who speaks for the panel and delivers the verdict.
- 10. Strict legal rule preventing jurors from disclosing any room deliberations.
- 11. Temporary postponement of jury service to a later date due to illness or exams.
- 13. Total number of jurors who sit on a Crown Court trial panel.
- 14. Legal status of individuals barred from service due to serious criminal convictions.
Down
- 1. The right of the prosecution or defense to object to a juror.
- 2. A verdict where every single juror agrees on the outcome.
- 5. Being legally let off jury service completely due to extreme circumstances.
- 6. A verdict allowed by the judge when jurors cannot fully agree after time.
- 7. Criminal offence committed if a juror conducts independent internet research.
- 8. The final decision of guilt or innocence delivered by the jury.
- 12. Police and background checks performed on potential jurors for national security.